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EY51 JBV

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,704 mi
Last recorded68,704 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 JBV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 68,704 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 68,332 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 67,353 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 66,076 miles

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

Corrosion on exhaust system

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front indicator/fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 65,406 miles

exhaust sections are rusted

n/s front lamp mounted below the bumper has a damaged lens

o/s front brake is slow to operate

rear tyres are perished

track control arms ball joints gatiers are perished

Fail 16 Oct 2013 65,406 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust sections are rusted

n/s front lamp mounted below the bumper has a damaged lens

o/s front brake is slow to operate

o/s hand brake performance is very low and the lever on the caliper does not return to its stop

rear tyres are perished

track control arms ball joints gatiers are perished

Pass 9 Oct 2012 65,032 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OLD brake pads have been fitted to NEW discs, this may be cause of high brake pedal pressure relative to brake efficiency

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre shows perish cracks

o/s park brake cable not fully returning to off position

park brake has imbalance

Pass 30 Sep 2011 64,914 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/r tyre shows slight perish cracking

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2011 64,800 miles

All brake discs in poor condition and rusted, strongly advise replacement

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 63,450 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs show deterioration

slight play in o/s/r top ball joint

Pass 2 Jun 2009 62,460 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

BOTH FRONT WORN ON INNER EDGES.

INNER SURFACES OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN CORROSIVE CONDITION.

O/S/R UPPER BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY.

Pass 28 Jun 2008 59,496 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

O/S/R TOP OUTER BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY.

SLIGHT MISTING OF FLUID ON STEERING RACK.

Fail 27 Jun 2008 59,495 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

O/S/R TOP OUTER BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY.

SLIGHT MISTING OF FLUID ON STEERING RACK.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 50,306 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 39,208 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 39,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?

Based on 124,331 MOT tests across 8,177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,906
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
8,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,433
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,048
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,697
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,135
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EY51 JBV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 64,239 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Spider fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY51 JBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Spider typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 25 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EY51 JBV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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